Business Manager
Location: AU, NSW, Sydney
Department: Squiz 
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Director
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Function: Production

Company profile:
Squiz is one of the world's leading web solutions companies. We design, build and manage engaging websites and online applications using our Web Experience Management Suite, the Squiz Suite. Our clients include many household names and range from large global organisations to Government bodies and charities. We have an international network of offices in Australia, the UK, USA, New Zealand and Poland, and employ over 250 permanent members of staff.As a team, we are talented, motivated and enthusiastic. We live and breathe the web and our passion is finding new and innovative solutions using Squiz products alongside the latest web technologies. Our staff give 100% and are offered a high level of autonomy, responsibility and opportunity in return.

Job description:
With offices across Australia, Europe, the United Kingdom and the United States, we’re both a technology company and a digital agency that builds engaging online experiences. Squiz is not your garden variety digital agency. We work with our own technologies (Matrix CMS and Funnel back Search) and other complimentary technologies to develop strategically-driven, user-centric digital solutions that not only look beautiful but deliver real business benefit.  We're 350 strong and we're all over the globe in places like Sydney (Global HQ), Melbourne, New York, and London. We are currently recruiting for a business manager to help take our business to the next level. This role has three major accountabilities:People management - Responsible for the performance of a team of Project Managers, Technical Consultants and Front end developers. Client Relationship Management – managing a client portfolio of 20-30 with the view to build and foster healthy profitable working relationships.Sales - Identify and realise opportunities for the provision of additional services and products and generate sales based on client needs Further detail about the role:Putting the client at the centre of all decision making. Helping clients navigate the digital landscape, selecting the right products and solutions. Demonstrates an intelligent and commercial capability to deliver achievable business plans. Demonstrates a considered awareness of allocating work to the right skill sets and is also proactive in sourcing skills outside the direct team when required. Hands on team management and mentoring. Proactively works to ensure team is invested in project work and have a sense of ownership of the projects. Prioritises the use of resources in order to maximise profitability, while ensuring quality delivery of projects. Is sensitive to the ongoing development needs of the team and works to create commercial opportunities to allow staff to learn and benefit Squiz at the same time. The skill set we are looking for:Qualifications in Business, IT/Computer Science/Web Design &amp; Development5+ years experience in client delivery and projects within the web space5+ years leading coaching and developing a team within a commercially focussed and technical environment.Demonstrated commercial acumen and the ability to identify business opportunityExcellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to facilitate the achievement of targets, proactively anticipate and respond to client needs, and to balance needs of all stakeholders.Good organisational, time management and prioritisation skills for managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting project deadlines.Strong reporting, sound analytical and problem solving skills.Formal project management qualifications would be well regarded.The ability to adapt and be flexible, and to respond positively to constant change. We are a team of genuinely passionate people, who work hard but also have a good time. We will offer a competitive salary package for your expertise, ongoing training and development and awesome working environment for you to make your mark! 

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